#74A3A5 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated cyan carries a distinctively cool, ashy character. The hex code #74a3a5 lacks intense chroma, making it an excellent choice for a supporting tone in professional UI layouts. It provides strong contrast for black text, ensuring readability in body copy. Pair this shade with soft terracotta or warm greige to ground its metallic, industrial feel and prevent it from appearing flat.
Questions about #74a3a5
What is #74a3a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74a3a5 is rgb(116, 163, 165), in HSL hsl(182, 21%, 55%) and in CMYK 30%, 1%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #74a3a5?
Warm neutrals are the best companions for #74a3a5, as they balance its cool, ashy undertones. Try pairing it with terracotta for a subtle contrast or warm greige to maintain a grounded, professional feel in your interface designs.
Is #74a3a5 readable on white or black?
#74a3a5 has a 2.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.52:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.